Circle Ventures Director

About Circle Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle’s platform includes the world’s largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise‑grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet‑scale financial innovation. Learn more at circle.com. What you'll be part of Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow, we’re expanding into some of the world’s strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency motivate our success, and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder. Role Overview Circle is looking for an experienced leader to evolve and build Circle Ventures at the frontier of internet‑native finance. How we invest and partner will shape the ecosystem around USDC, programmable money, and next‑generation financial infrastructure. The role combines strategy, program design, driving investor influence, venture investing, and ecosystem leadership; defining the brand, systems, and investment theses; sourcing and executing high‑conviction investments; and converting portfolio relationships into durable strategic advantage for Circle. Responsibilities Managing the operating model for Circle Ventures, defining how capital deployment translates into measurable ecosystem growth. Designing new strategic initiatives that align with Circle's product and commercial roadmap. Transforming our network of 140+ portfolio companies into a structured "knowledge engine," turning unstructured insights into actionable alpha. Owning the pre‑ and post‑investment lifecycle, building cross‑functional workflows between Business, Legal, Marketing, and Developer Relations teams. Building investment theses and other content that informs our approach and communications. Core Requirements 12+ years of experience in venture investing, corporate development, investment banking, consulting, or other relevant roles, with a demonstrated track record of cross‑functional and external engagement building systems and programs. Comfort navigating ambiguity with a bias toward structured execution and a willingness to "roll your sleeves up" to take on any task. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts into clear insights and recommendations that influence and inspire others. Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, strong executive presence, high motivation, low ego, deep intellectual curiosity. Ability to build relationships (internally and externally) and drive projects/deals in a rapid‑paced corporate and industry environment. Experience in assessing industries, trends, futures and the ability to distill and articulate the most important drivers. Familiarity with generative AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and prompt development. Preferred Requirements Bachelor’s degree required with an Economics, Finance, Business, Technology or related discipline preferred. Deep understanding and experience in Fintech and Capital Markets and/or Web3/Crypto. Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite. Additional Information This position is eligible for day‑one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates. Compensation Base Pay Range: $212,500 - $272,500. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. Additionally, Circle participates in the E‑Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law. If you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io for support. #J-18808-Ljbffr Circle Internet Management Services LLC